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Journal of Ophthalmology
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Journal of Ophthalmology

2090-004X

Published by: Hindawi

https://www.hindawi.com/journals/joph/

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 2830 29 27 7

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 61
Documents by Best Scientists*: 57
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 3
SCIMAGO H-index: 65
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.815
Impact Factor: 1.9

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Ophthalmology?

The discussions in the journal mainly cover the fields of Ophthalmology, Surgery, Visual acuity, Retinal and Glaucoma. It served as a forum through which researchers explored different topics like Ophthalmology and In patient. Phacoemulsification is the primary subject of Surgery works presented in Journal of Ophthalmology.

The journal dives deep in exploring the relationship between the study of Phacoemulsification and Intraocular lens. The presented Visual acuity research focuses mostly on Macular degeneration and, on occasion, topics in Age related. It explores research in Retinal and the adjacent study of Retina.

The main emphasis of it is the subject of Glaucoma, focusing on Open angle glaucoma. Optical coherence tomography research is concerned with Spectral domain in particular. Vitrectomy study tackled is connected to the field of Retinal detachment.

  • Ophthalmology (56.67%)
  • Surgery (23.56%)
  • Visual acuity (19.09%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Diabetic cataract-pathogenesis, epidemiology and treatment. (237 citations)
  • Microperimetric Assessment after Epiretinal Membrane Surgery: 4-Year Follow-Up (198 citations)
  • An Update on the Genetics of Usher Syndrome (146 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Ophthalmology:

The most cited publications mostly deal with topics like Ophthalmology, Surgery, Glaucoma, Retinal and Pathology. The most cited publications aim to investigate interdisciplinary topics such as Ophthalmology and In patient. The most cited publications explore topics in Surgery which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Internal medicine and Cornea.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Internal medicine
  • Surgery
  • Diabetes mellitus

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The foci of Journal of Ophthalmology are Ophthalmology, Visual acuity, Retinal, Surgery and In patient. The Ophthalmology study featured in Journal of Ophthalmology draws parallels with the field of Retrospective cohort study. While the journal focused on Visual acuity, it was also able to explore topics like Fixation (histology) and Intraocular lens.

The research on Retinal tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Diabetes mellitus and Retina. The work on Surgery presented in the journal focuses on Endophthalmitis in particular. The journal explores issues in Phacoemulsification which can be linked to other research areas like Cataracts and Astigmatism.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Optical Coherence Tomography Predictors of Favorable Functional Response in Naïve Diabetic Macular Edema Eyes Treated with Dexamethasone Implants as a First-Line Agent. (6 citations)
  • Neuroinflammatory Mechanisms of Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Neurodegeneration in Glaucoma. (5 citations)
  • Visual Sequelae of Computer Vision Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Case-Control Study (5 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Journal of Ophthalmology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Xinghuai Sun (14 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Robert Rejdak (12 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Xingtao Zhou (12 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Chunhui Jiang (11 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • David P. Piñero (11 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Journal of Ophthalmology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Fudan University (87 papers) published 12 papers at the last edition, 6 less than at the previous edition,
  • Sun Yat-sen University (70 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 7 less than at the previous edition,
  • Wenzhou Medical College (67 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
  • Shanghai Jiao Tong University (51 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 11 less than at the previous edition,
  • Capital Medical University (43 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 6 less than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 8.48% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 20.49% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 7.80% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 19.51% of all publications and 52.20% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Ophthalmic Nursing Insights

A significant segment of holistic ophthalmology treatments and research is the crucial role of nursing practices. Nurses specialized in this area are essential team members in providing preoperative and postoperative eye care, counseling patients about their conditions, and aiding in patient recovery and eye health maintenance. They are deeply involved in addressing issues related to surgery, visual acuity, retinal complications, and Glaucoma. The pathway toward becoming specialized in this field is a commitment to lifelong learning and a devotion to optimally serve the patients. As a prime example, consider the journey and requirements of becoming a nurse practitioner in New York. In this role, you would work alongside ophthalmologists and other medical practitioners to improve patients' visual health outcomes. Learn more about the process and the extensive skills necessary for this profession through our comprehensive guide on how to become a nurse practitioner in New York. Nurses trained in this line of care are key contributors to medical journals such as the Journal of Ophthalmology. They provide invaluable insights and research from a nursing perspective - a crucial viewpoint in the holistic approach to vision care. Embracing the contributions of ophthalmic nurses can further enrich our understanding of eye health and how best to serve patients in various areas of ophthalmic care.

Top Publications

  • OCT Biomarkers in Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration: A Narrative Review.

    Cristian Metrangolo;Simone Donati;Simone Donati;Marco Mazzola;Liviana Fontanel

    (2021)
    39 Citations
  • Systemic Factors Associated with Treatment Response in Diabetic Macular Edema.

    Wendy Meihua Wong;Caroline Chee;Mayuri Bhargava;Charmaine Chai

    (2020)
    21 Citations
  • Manifestations and Virus Detection in the Ocular Surface of Adult COVID-19 Patients: A Meta-Analysis

    Yu-Yen Chen;Yung-Feng Yen;Yung-Feng Yen;Li-Ying Huang;Pesus Chou

    (2021)
    21 Citations
  • The Prevalence of Infectious Keratitis after Keratorefractive Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Study.

    Shahla Afsharpaiman;Musa Zare;Masoud Yasemi;Tannaz Jamialahmadi;Tannaz Jamialahmadi

    (2020)
    16 Citations
  • Diabetic Retinopathy in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients Attending the Diabetic Clinic of the University of Gondar Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia.

    Asamere Tsegaw;Shitaye Alemu;Abere Dessie;Christopher C Patterson

    (2021)
    13 Citations
  • Results from the Population-Based Gutenberg Health Study Revealing Four Altered Autoantibodies in Retinal Vein Occlusion Patients

    Katharina Bell;Vanessa M Beutgen;Stefan Nickels;Katrin Lorenz

    (2020)
    9 Citations
  • Distribution of Pupil Size and Associated Factors: Results from the Population-Based Gutenberg Health Study

    (2022)
    9 Citations
  • Three-Year Outcomes of Patients with Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration Treated with Aflibercept under the National Health Insurance Program in Taiwan

    Kang Jung Lo;Jin Yu Chang;Hsin Yi Chang;Shih Hwa Chiou;Shih Hwa Chiou

    (2020)
    7 Citations
  • Experimental Study on Delivery Performance of an Automated Preloaded Intraocular Lens Injector System for Corneal and Sclerocorneal Incisions.

    Tetsuro Oshika;Noriyuki Sasaki

    (2021)
    6 Citations
  • Adults with Longstanding Strabismus: Psychosocial and Functional Impacts and Reasons behind Surgery Delay

    (2022)
    6 Citations

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